DCMS publishes assessment of music studio market in England

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The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has published its report into the state of the private, professional-run music studio market in England. The report finds that while there are a sufficient number of music studios in the UK, ‘open studios’ are heavily focused in London and the South East, amounting to 50%. The report also notes there are no signs of market monopolies or high barriers to entry. The report concludes by offering suggested measures on how best to support the music studio market, including encouraging geographical diversity, reviewing how studios fit within the business rates system and receiving support from local authorities to provide alternative premises for studios.